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A 50-year-old man fatally shot his father, the millionaire owner of a prominent Indian beedi brand, before turning the gun on himself. The tragic incident took place in Vrindavan following a dispute over the accused's drinking habits.The victim, Suresh Chand Agarwal, was the owner of the Dinesh 555 beedi brand, a company he founded in 1977. He had been battling cancer. Meanwhile, his son, Naresh Agarwal, struggled with a drinking problem, which frequently led to disputes with his father.On Friday, Suresh Chand and Naresh Agarwal again argued over the latter’s drinking problem. In a fit of rage, Naresh shot his father with his licensed revolver..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}Realising the gravity of his actions, he then turned the gun on himself, shooting himself in the head. Both father and son died on the spot.The police have launched a probe into the incident.Suresh Chand Agarwal had expanded his multi-crore beedi business to several states including Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.- Ends(Inputs by Madan Gopal)Published By: Karishma Saurabh KalitaPublished On: Nov 3, 2025
